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LF51 GYO

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,662 mi
Last recorded22,662 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GYO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 22,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 22,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 22,538 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake light unreliable.needs to be sorted.

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Fail 6 May 2016 21,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake light unreliable.needs to be sorted.

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 20,597 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 19,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,411 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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LF51 GYO is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,339 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 GYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF51 GYO registered?

LF51 GYO is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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